Obituaries
Roy Howard Poore
Aug 14, 2024
Roy Howard Poore, of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He went to be with his Lord and Savior at 74 years of age. Roy was a fun-loving man with a love for his church and Lord, all people, all kinds of music, lawnmowers, and all things grass!
He...
Donald M. Dingus
Aug 13, 2024
Donald M. Dingus, 83, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born February 20, 1941, in Big Stone Gap, VA, to the late Dewey and Stella Dingus. Don retired from Kingsport Press after 41 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Don attended Heritage First Church...
Mark Allen Chapman
Aug 13, 2024
Mark Allen Chapman of Kingsport, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born on January 30, 1966 in Kingsport to parents, John Wayne and Harriet Earley Chapman. He was an avid UT football fan and was proud to wear orange and white to support his favorite team. Mark enjoyed going on car rides, going to see animals, shopping trips and watching...
Bill McClure Gothard
Aug 13, 2024
Bill McClure Gothard, 93, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sale Creek, TN he spent most of his life in Sullivan County and was a graduate of Holston High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean war and retired from Eastman Kodak. After...
Austin Glenn Summey
Aug 12, 2024
Austin Glenn Summey, 29, of Church Hill passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born to parents, Ralph and Kathy Summey on May 3, 1995 in Fort Campbell, KY. He was a graduate of Volunteer High School and worked at Burger King. Austin shared a special bond with his mamaw, and his mom was his best friend. He...
Irwin Christopher Gross, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Irwin Christopher Gross, Jr., 89, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning, August 11, 2024, at home peacefully after coping with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 5 years. Born in Oak Park, IL, he was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School ‘52, M.I.T. ‘56, and Wharton School of Business. Irwin was married in 1962 to his wife, Ann...
Danny "Harry" Williams
Aug 11, 2024
Danny Williams, 74, of the Indian Springs Community, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born in Kingsport, Danny grew up in Yuma, VA, and graduated from Gate City High School. He married his wife of 51 years, Kathy in 1973. Danny worked at the press for 37 years in the folding department. He was a simple man of few words,...
Frances Herald Musick
Aug 11, 2024
Frances Herald Musick, 83, of the Harmony Community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home. Born in Tazewell County, VA, she was a graduate of Tazewell High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, she worked at Blue Grass Supply Co. in Tazewell. Frances married Ernest Elden Musick in 1964. They moved to...
Karen Denise Dean "Mama Dean"
Aug 10, 2024
Karen Denise Dean “Mama Dean” 57, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 after a courageous two year fight with cancer.
Karen was born November 30, 1966 in Kingsport, where she remained a life long resident. A mighty Raider and proud Bloomingdalian, Karen was part of the class of ’85 (Alumni) at Sullivan North High School. She not only...
Mark "Freddie" Green
Aug 9, 2024
Mark “Freddie” Green, 51, of Kingsport passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 surrounded by his friends and family. Born on September 1, 1972, he was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Freddie had a fun-loving spirit and enjoyed giving his friends and family nicknames. He...
Jean Pageau Wininger
Aug 9, 2024
Jean Pageau Wininger was born February 17, 1950, in Rochester, New Hampshire and passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Kingsport, TN.
She grew up in New Hampshire before moving to Fairfax, VA., where she met and married JD Wininger. Together they moved to Kingsport, TN where they lived for many years.
She is predeceased by her husband,...
Carolyn Mae Ducker
Aug 9, 2024
Carolyn Mae Ducker, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Kingsport on Friday, August 9, 2024. Carolyn was born to Elmer McCurry and Anna Taylor McCurry on September 21, 1935, in Kingsport.
Carolyn had a passion for crochet and often spent her free time creating beautiful crafts. She loved gospel songs and enjoyed singing...
Glenn S. Middleton
Aug 8, 2024
Glenn S. Middleton, age 52, of Church Hill, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. Born in Orlando, Florida on December 31, 1971, a son of Fred A. Middleton and Debi Hamby Middleton, he resided in this area most of his life.
Glenn graduated from Volunteer High School in 1990 and...
Brandon Lynn Osborne
Aug 8, 2024
Brandon Lynn Osborne went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 8, 2024 at UT Medical Center after a hard battle with a lengthy illness. He grew up in the Bristol, Tennessee area and lived south of Knoxville. He loved his family and most importantly, spending time with his pride and joy, his son, Brandon Osborne, Jr., who he referred...
Darryl Stevens
Aug 6, 2024
On August 6, 2024, Arthur Darryl Stevens passed peacefully at his home at the age of 81. Darryl passed from this earthly life into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, where he will spend eternity. We have the faith and assurance that we will see him again in heaven when we are called home. Darryl was born on November...
Lois Greene
Aug 5, 2024
Lois Greene, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved everyone. Lois worked for the Press before becoming a full-time mother. Lois and Homer had green thumbs and could make anything grow. She was the best cook and canner and was known for her green beans and tomatoes....
Kelly Morgan Lott
Aug 5, 2024
Kelly Morgan Lott, 57, passed away peacefully in his home after battling cancer on Monday, August 5th, with his loving family by his side.
Kelly spent most of his life in Kingsport, attending both Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University, where he led the SigEp intramural team to the championships and made lifelong friends. As his friends and family...
Anna Lee Dishner Gamble
Aug 4, 2024
Anna Lee Dishner Gamble, 91, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning, August 4, 2024, at The Blake after an extended illness. Born in Duffield, VA, she lived the remainder of her life in Kingsport, TN. She was a graduate of Rye Cove High School and attended Maryville College for Music Performance.
Music was always her passion. Anna was a member of The...
Tomiko Adkins
Aug 4, 2024
Tomiko Adkins, 94, of Blountville, TN, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, she met her husband while he was stationed overseas. She later moved to America with him, becoming a naturalized citizen, and together they raised their loving family. Tomiko loved to read, knit and watch...
William Dean "Bill" Sluder
Aug 4, 2024
Bill Sluder, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Johnson County, TN, he resided most of his life in Bristol, TN. Bill was a graduate of Johnson County High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Bill loved putting puzzles together and watching Tennessee Vols sports; but...